Islamic Architecture Collection (page 3)

Islamic architecture is a mesmerizing blend of intricate designs, rich history, and cultural significance

Islamic Architecture Collection: An Omani man walks into Bahla Fort decorated to celebrate the birthday of Sultan Qaboos

An Omani man walks into Bahla Fort decorated to celebrate the birthday of Sultan Qaboos, Tanuf, Oman

Islamic Architecture Collection: An Omani man walks in front of an ornate house in the village of Nakhal, Al-Batinah

An Omani man walks in front of an ornate house in the village of Nakhal, Al-Batinah Region, Oman

Islamic Architecture Collection: An Omani man walks past Bahla Fort decorated to celebrate the birthday of Sultan Qaboos

An Omani man walks past Bahla Fort decorated to celebrate the birthday of Sultan Qaboos, Tanuf, Oman

Stairs leading up to the circular wall in the restored Bahla Fort, Tanuf, Oman

Al Alam Palace decorated with flowers and a picture of Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman

Oman, Muscat, Shati Al-Qurm. The impressive Royal Opera House

An Omani boy jumps to catch a ball in Bahla Fort, Tanuf, Oman

A renovated facade in Bahla fort, Oman

Alhambra palace with the snowy Sierra Nevada in the background, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Islamic Architecture Collection: Fountain of the Court of the Lions, Palace of the Lions, Alhambra palace, Granada

Fountain of the Court of the Lions, Palace of the Lions, Alhambra palace, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Islamic Architecture Collection: Portico and pool of the early 14th-century Palacio del Partal, Alhambra palace, Granada

Portico and pool of the early 14th-century Palacio del Partal, Alhambra palace, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Islamic Architecture Collection: It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom

It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf
IL197489 It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920s (colour litho) by Davie

Islamic Architecture Collection: House of Memlook Radnau bey, Cairo, 1870 (w / c on paper)

House of Memlook Radnau bey, Cairo, 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC255361 House of Memlook Radnau bey, Cairo, 1870 (w/c on paper) by Dillon, Frank (1823-1909); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Temple of Mecca (engraving)

The Temple of Mecca (engraving)
STC93664 The Temple of Mecca (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Islamic Architecture Collection: Door of the Hall of Ambassadors, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra

Door of the Hall of Ambassadors, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra
STC136060 Door of the Hall of Ambassadors, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by William Gauci (fl.1825-54), 1835 (litho) by Lewis

Islamic Architecture Collection: Gate of the Vine (Puerta del Vino), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra

Gate of the Vine (Puerta del Vino), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra
STC136052 Gate of the Vine (Puerta del Vino), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by James Duffield Harding (1798-1863), 1833 (litho) by Lewis

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Alhambra from the Albay, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra

The Alhambra from the Albay, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra
STC136050 The Alhambra from the Albay, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by James Duffield Harding (1798-1863), 1835 (litho) by Lewis

Islamic Architecture Collection: Doorway, Narcissus Hall (photo) (see also 250631)

Doorway, Narcissus Hall (photo) (see also 250631)
LGH165202 Doorway, Narcissus Hall (photo) (see also 250631) by Aitchison, George II (1825-1910); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Islamic Architecture Collection: Granada (Alhambra), plate 9 from Sketches of Spain, published by F G Moon

Granada (Alhambra), plate 9 from Sketches of Spain, published by F G Moon
STC200810 Granada (Alhambra), plate 9 from Sketches of Spain, published by F G Moon, London 1836 (colour litho) (see 136059) by Lewis

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Moroccan Storyteller, 1877 (oil on canvas)

The Moroccan Storyteller, 1877 (oil on canvas)
EDI190537 The Moroccan Storyteller, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Dehodencq, Alfred (1822-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moroccan tradition of storytelling (Hikayat) dates back almost 1

Islamic Architecture Collection: Shrine on Mountain Dieng or Prahu in central Java, from History of Java

Shrine on Mountain Dieng or Prahu in central Java, from History of Java
TRV228972 Shrine on Mountain Dieng or Prahu in central Java, from History of Java, volume 2, published 1817 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eTravellers Club; English

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas), from

The Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas), from
STC136063 The Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by Willam Gauci (fl.1825-54), 1835 (litho) by Lewis

Islamic Architecture Collection: Emperor Akbars triumphant entry into Surat, from the Akbarnama

Emperor Akbars triumphant entry into Surat, from the Akbarnama
STC140543 Emperor Akbars triumphant entry into Surat, from the Akbarnama made by Abul Fazi (1515-1602) 1590-98 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); Victoria & Albert Museum

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Khaju Bridge dam, Safavid Period (photo)

The Khaju Bridge dam, Safavid Period (photo)
EBC181336 The Khaju Bridge dam, Safavid Period (photo) by Islamic School; Isfahan, Iran; out of copyright

Islamic Architecture Collection: Street Merchant in Istanbul, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Street Merchant in Istanbul, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CHT179321 Street Merchant in Istanbul, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Berteaux, Hippolyte (1843-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: vendeur de rue a Istamboul; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Islamic Architecture Collection: Detail of a tiled wall (ceramic)

Detail of a tiled wall (ceramic)
GDG326013 Detail of a tiled wall (ceramic) by Islamic School; Al-Attarine Madrasa, Fes, Morocco; (add.info.: built c.1323-26; mosaique; madrassa; ecole coranique; El Attarin; El-Attarin; Fez;)

House of Memlook Radnau Bey, Cairo, 1870 (w / c on paper)
EDI188939 House of Memlook Radnau Bey, Cairo, 1870 (w/c on paper) by Dillon, Frank (1823-1909); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones), from

The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones), from
STC136065 The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by William Gauci (fl.1825-54), 1834 (litho) by Lewis

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Tower of the wife of Sadaat Ally in the Kaiser Bagh Palace, Lucknow (b / w photo)

The Tower of the wife of Sadaat Ally in the Kaiser Bagh Palace, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310737 The Tower of the wife of Sadaat Ally in the Kaiser Bagh Palace, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Islamic Architecture Collection: Constantinople Gate, Lucknow (b / w photo)

Constantinople Gate, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310744 Constantinople Gate, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Islamic Architecture Collection: Panorama of MachiBoran, Lucknow (b / w photo)

Panorama of MachiBoran, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310731 Panorama of MachiBoran, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Islamic Architecture Collection: Interior of a Caravanserai in Persia, mid nineteenth century (colour litho)

Interior of a Caravanserai in Persia, mid nineteenth century (colour litho)
CHT290019 Interior of a Caravanserai in Persia, mid nineteenth century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Islamic Architecture Collection: The House of Moufti Sheikh el Mahadi, Cairo, 1873 (w / c on paper)

The House of Moufti Sheikh el Mahadi, Cairo, 1873 (w / c on paper)
EDI188938 The House of Moufti Sheikh el Mahadi, Cairo, 1873 (w/c on paper) by Dillon, Frank (1823-1909); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Islamic Architecture Collection: Pool in a Harem, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)

Pool in a Harem, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
BOO183478 Pool in a Harem, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 72.9x61.7 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Vestibule of the Main Entrance of the Medrese-i-Shah-Hussein, Isfahan

The Vestibule of the Main Entrance of the Medrese-i-Shah-Hussein, Isfahan
STC93625 The Vestibule of the Main Entrance of the Medrese-i-Shah-Hussein, Isfahan, plate 21 from Modern Monuments of Persia, engraved by Claude Sauvageot (1832-85) and Maurage

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Palace of Tchar-Bag at Isfahan, Persia, plate 99 from

The Palace of Tchar-Bag at Isfahan, Persia, plate 99 from
STC93622 The Palace of Tchar-Bag at Isfahan, Persia, plate 99 from A Voyage in Turkey and Persia, engraved by the artist (litho) by Laurens

Islamic Architecture Collection: Interior of the Tchar-Bach Palace, Isfahan, from Modern Monuments of Persia

Interior of the Tchar-Bach Palace, Isfahan, from Modern Monuments of Persia
STC88744 Interior of the Tchar-Bach Palace, Isfahan, from Modern Monuments of Persia, engraved by Claude Sauvageot (1832-85) and Jean Charles Huguet, 1856 (litho) by Coste

Islamic Architecture Collection: Emperor Jahangir (1569-1627) with his consort and attendants in a garden

Emperor Jahangir (1569-1627) with his consort and attendants in a garden
STC153471 Emperor Jahangir (1569-1627) with his consort and attendants in a garden, from the Small Clive Album (opaque w/c on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Islamic Architecture Collection: Entrance to the Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas)

Entrance to the Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas)
STC136064 Entrance to the Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, 1835 (litho) by Lewis

Detail of a tiled wall (ceramic)
GDG326015 Detail of a tiled wall (ceramic) by Islamic School; Saadian tombs, Marrakesh, Morocco; (add.info.: mosaique; necropolis; royal; necropole; used from c.14th; extended by Ahmed Le Dore for)

Islamic Architecture Collection: Detail of the Courtyard Arcades in the Medrese-i-Shah-Hussein, Isfahan

Detail of the Courtyard Arcades in the Medrese-i-Shah-Hussein, Isfahan
STC93627 Detail of the Courtyard Arcades in the Medrese-i-Shah-Hussein, Isfahan, plate 26-27 from Modern Monuments of Persia, engraved by A

Islamic Architecture Collection: Room-i-darwazar or the Constantinople Gate, Lucknow (b / w photo)

Room-i-darwazar or the Constantinople Gate, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310753 Room-i-darwazar or the Constantinople Gate, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum

Panorama of MachiBoran, Lucknow (b / w photo)
NAM310730 Panorama of MachiBoran, Lucknow (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Islamic Architecture Collection: Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) and the Tower of Comares

Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) and the Tower of Comares
STC136057 Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) and the Tower of Comares, from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by William Gauci (fl.1825-54), 1835 (litho) by Lewis

The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones), from
STC136069 The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by William Gauci (fl.1825-54), 1835 (litho) by Lewis

Islamic Architecture Collection: The Tower of Comares (Torre de Comares), from Sketches

The Tower of Comares (Torre de Comares), from Sketches
STC136061 The Tower of Comares (Torre de Comares), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by James Duffield Harding (1798-1863), 1835 (litho) by Lewis

Islamic Architecture Collection: Exterior View of the Pavilion of Mirrors, Isfahan, plate 33 from

Exterior View of the Pavilion of Mirrors, Isfahan, plate 33 from
STC93629 Exterior View of the Pavilion of Mirrors, Isfahan, plate 33 from Modern Monuments of Persia, engraved by Claude Sauvageot (1832-85) 1856 (litho) by Coste

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Islamic architecture is a mesmerizing blend of intricate designs, rich history, and cultural significance. From the 19th Century Moroccan wall features to the Islamic carvings found in Alhambra, Spain, each structure tells its own unique story. The Patio de los Arrayanes and Comares Tower at Alhambra Palace are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These architectural marvels showcase the grandeur of Islamic design with their stunning geometric patterns and delicate details. In Nairobi's Jamia Mosque, worshippers enter a place of tranquility and spirituality. The mosque stands tall as a symbol of unity for Muslims in the heart of Kenya's capital city. "The Meeting of the Theologians, " an artwork by Abd Allah Musawwir from the mid-16th century, captures the intellectual exchange that took place during this era. It serves as a reminder of how art played an essential role in preserving Islamic heritage. Syria's crusaders castle Krak Des Chevaliers stands proudly as a UNESCO Site. Its imposing presence reflects both military strength and architectural brilliance. An East view reveals Forts Jellali and Merani in Muskah, Arabia. This watercolor painting showcases their strategic location while highlighting their historical significance dating back to June 1793. Calligraphy and zellige adorn Medersa Ben Yousef's patio built-in 1570. This masterpiece combines artistic expression with religious devotion, creating an awe-inspiring space for learning within Morocco's vibrant cityscape. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb completed his magnum opus in 1676 AD - an architectural gem that still captivates visitors today. Its beauty transcends time as it stands proudly amidst India's rich cultural tapestry. Bab El Assa fountain in Tangier, Morocco adds charm to North Africa's landscape with its exquisite craftsmanship and flowing waters – inviting travelers to pause for reflection amidst bustling streets.